Family Tree Packages
Your family is unique and therefore every piece of work I do is unique for you. However experience has shown that clients tend to choose from a range of different packages and services to suit their priorities, interests and budgets. These can be mixed and matched and tailored to what you want.
Before any work begins to research your family tree, I will have a free no obligation discussion with you to identify what your needs are, what you hope to find out, how the research will be carried out and to see what you know already about your family. A £100 deposit is required before any work begins with the balance paid upon completion.
People like to see where they fit in within their family tree structure and charts are a super way to communicate this easily and clearly. Choose from the Family Handprint Tree package for up to 5 generations on paternal and/or maternal line, or the Family Footprint Tree for up to 4 generations including siblings of grandparents, great grandparents, etc.
Bespoke Research
Individual research to enhance or supplement your family tree work already undertaken or to take forward a new dimension of research still to be uncovered.
Fees for work are £25 per hour which covers research time, report writing. Additional costs include travel (rail fare or car mileage, entry to ScotlandsPeople (£15 per day) and any entry fee or other expenses incurred to identify chargeable records. An initial non-chargeable enquiry and discussion (in person, online, telephone) will help to establish a rough estimate of likely costs and any unexpected expenses anticipated will be highlighted before they are incurred to ensure transparency and peace of mind.
Hourly charges are made for any unsuccessful searches but the more effective the planning the less likely that this may happen although it is often unavoidable. Family history research is not an exact science and it is possible that time may be spent on research which unfortunately yields no positive results.
Family Handprint
Features:
- The perfect introduction to illustrate your family’s origins and outline your family tree
- Includes paternal and/or maternal line up to 5 generations back subject to availability of records
- Ideal to represent an individual’s direct ancestors
What is included:
- Completion of Pedigree Ancestral Chart
- Birth, Marriage and Death details of your ancestors
- References of all sources are included
- Narrative summary of findings to complement the ancestral chart
- Copies of images where available
Optional extras
- Range of family tree chart finishes available – 90 gsm 120 gsm, 170 gsm, canvas
- Research of additional generations where information is available. Potential scope for this will be discussed before any work is started.
- Copies of records and certificates can be ordered as required
Cost: £250 – £350
Family Footprint
Features:
- A more comprehensive family tree illustration to include siblings of your ancestors up to 4 generations
- See the bigger picture of where you or a member of your family fits in
- Ideal to represent the wider family circle
What is included:
- Birth, Marriage and Death dates subject to availability of records
- Completion of Pedigree Ancestral Chart to illustrate the paternal and maternal ancestors.
- References of all sources are included
- Narrative summary of findings
Optional extras
- Range of chart finishes available – 90 gsm 120 gsm, 170 gsm, canvas
- Research of additional generations where information is available. Potential scope for this will be discussed before any work is started.
- Copies of records and certificates can be ordered as required
Cost: £350-£450, subject to number of siblings. You will be consulted before work begins to advise of approximate costs for this package.